When Bethesda and Zenimax do a cinematic trailer they do it right. To mark the beginning of registrations for the upcoming The Elder Scrolls Online beta an all new five minute cinematic trailer has been released, titled "Alliances". I'd recommend registering for the beta first, because after the trailer is over it'll be difficult not to start it all over again.

Through the trailer we're given an introduction to each of the MMO's three main factions: Aldmeri Dominion, Daggerfall Covenant, and Ebonheart Pact. More than that though we're introduced to just how talented animators have become these days. Seriously, every single inch of this trailer looks gorgeous and it's impossible not to be swept away by each character's simple movements. This trailer will be watched at least a dozen more times, today.

That isn't to say Elder Scrolls faithful will be entirely please with what they see. I'm sure there are any number of small details that don't match with lore or meet the mob's growing discontent with everything The Elder Scrolls Online. Deep breath, folks. It is what it is and I think for a trailer there's little to criticize. We can talk about actual gameplay further down the line.

The Elder Scrolls Online is scheduled for a 2013 release exclusively on PC, for now. Beta registrations have only just begun, but as soon as news breaks on when the beta will begin the news will go up quick as day. Grab a bag of chips and enjoy another outstanding video game trailer. Here's The Elder Scrolls Online's "Alliances". Damn, that Nord is a badass.

Jan 24, 13 at 5:12pm

Morrigan

Jan 23, 13 at 12:52pm

Magic

Get ready for your patches to fix your patches that were supposed to fix the patches that were supposed to fix the bugs guys.

Quoted for truth; love this.

Jan 23, 13 at 8:03am

Animatrix

Is that the Battle for Pale Pass? If so, that's a pivotal fight in that age, and begins a bloody future for Pale Pass...

Jan 22, 13 at 9:18pm

Shadow of Death

quote bluexy

Sort There's not doubt that it's worth watching videos like this with a healthy awareness that it has no bearing on the quality of the game itself. On it its own, though... ah, that's one of the highest quality cinematic trailers I've ever seen.

This, pretty much.

I remember being in awe with the Assassin's Creed trailer (in HD in particular). It was back when 'Next Gen' was still rather new. Dat bird.

Also, the TES:V trailer was pretty good, but I'd say TES:O has it beat. Even without dragons XD

Jan 22, 13 at 9:11pm

Redemption

I thought it was pretty damn cool

Jan 22, 13 at 8:52pm

bluexy

Sort There's not doubt that it's worth watching videos like this with a healthy awareness that it has no bearing on the quality of the game itself. On it its own, though... ah, that's one of the highest quality cinematic trailers I've ever seen.

Jan 22, 13 at 8:38pm

Sort

Jaw-dropping? Maybe. Any studio can roll these sorts of videos out nowadays. I know everyone else is saying it too but gameplay videos will show everyone's true interest once they release. Not to say I didn't enjoy the video because it was very well done and fun to watch and get me pumped about the newest TES installment, but only a little. I don't want to be super excited for this game and then be let down by subpar controls, camera angles, etc.

Jan 22, 13 at 6:39pm

One Luck

Badass cinematic. Probably going to give it a shot. I think it will be easier to play solo for most of the game to try and keep some of the Elder Scrolls feel.